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Care Home Fish and Chips for Wierton events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van visit in Wierton and across Kent.
- Birthday treats for residents
- Sheltered housing get-togethers
- A monthly fish and chip day
Fresh fish and chips in Wierton
About our care home fish and chips in Wierton
Residents on soft or texture-modified diets need special care, which should come from the home’s own kitchen and care team. For friday fish and chip treats and birthday treats for residents, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Wierton, residents may not get out much, so a van visit is a big occasion. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your care home visit. December visits in Wierton are best at lunchtime, as it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in Wierton, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
The home’s kitchen can make fish and chips, but a van makes it an event. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Wierton
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
Planning a van visit in Wierton
Wierton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Wierton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Wierton to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Staplehurst station, about 3.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Wierton is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your residents. Whether your care home visit is on East Hall Hill and Wierton Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Wierton we cover include Chart Sutton (1 mile north-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile north-west), Boughton Green (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north) and Five Wents (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles east) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Cornwallis Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Common questions in Wierton
Do you come out to small places like Wierton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Wierton from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you do regular visits?
Ask us about repeat dates when you enquire.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What about residents who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Arrange texture-modified meals from your own kitchen
- Arrange plates and trays for residents inside
- Keep the van clear of emergency access
Residents in their rooms get food on a covered tray right away.
Families love being included.
Towns and villages near Wierton
Other occasions in Wierton
Events we cater in Wierton
It is a treat residents genuinely look forward to, and it sparks conversation.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
- Seaside days
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Lunch clubs
Some homes in Wierton have links with a local church such as Church of St Peter, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch